<![CDATA[Heal Her Chronicles]]>Heal Her Chronicles | Postpartum Truths & Cultural Healing with Ruth Ifakemi

In this episode of Heal Her Chronicles, we sit down with guest Ruth Ifakemi for a deeply honest conversation on navigating postpartum recovery, maternal care, and the transformative power of community support. Ruth shares her personal postpartum journey, breaking down why maternal wellness extends far beyond post-birth depression to encompass complete physical, mental, and spiritual self-care.

We dive into Haitian heritage and ancestry, exploring how culture, faith, and traditional practices shape modern motherhood, birth work, and advocacy. Whether you are preparing for birth, navigating the postpartum period, or seeking culturally rooted maternal resources, this episode offers actionable takeaways and compassionate guidance.

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]]>worthhh.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:01:02 GMTTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:42:11 GMT60Tasha Lewis<p>Heal Her Chronicles | Postpartum Truths &amp; Cultural Healing with Ruth Ifakemi</p><p>In this episode of Heal Her Chronicles, we sit down with guest Ruth Ifakemi for a deeply honest conversation on navigating postpartum recovery, maternal care, and the transformative power of community support. Ruth shares her personal postpartum journey, breaking down why maternal wellness extends far beyond post-birth depression to encompass complete physical, mental, and spiritual self-care.</p><p>We dive into Haitian heritage and ancestry, exploring how culture, faith, and traditional practices shape modern motherhood, birth work, and advocacy. Whether you are preparing for birth, navigating the postpartum period, or seeking culturally rooted maternal resources, this episode offers actionable takeaways and compassionate guidance.</p><p>CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST (Ruth Ifakemi)</p><p>Instagram: @iamruthjeannoel</p><p>FAMSAJ Inc. Instagram: @fanmsajinc</p><p>Resources &amp; Links: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/fanmsajinc" target="_blank">linktr.ee/fanmsajinc</a></p><p>JOIN THE HEAL HER COMMUNITY &amp; RESOURCES</p><p>Official Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://worthhh.org" target="_blank">worthhh.org</a></p><p>Download the App: Search "Heal Her" on the Google Play Store</p><p>Join the Village (Discord): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://discord.gg/UpqyqPaWp6" target="_blank">discord.gg/xmu9Cf7H4</a></p><p>Heal Her Workbook: Available on Amazon</p><p>FOLLOW WORTHHH</p><p>Instagram: @worthhhinc</p><p>YouTube &amp; TikTok: @worthhhorg</p><p>A WORTHHH Production.</p>episodicTasha Lewisworthhhorg@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Heal her Chronicles - Ep 2]]>Guest & Artist Highlight : Alana Yaa Ifanike DaCosta

She's a mother of two, a singer/songwriter, a yoga instructor, and a therapist and on this episode of Heal Her Chronicles, Alana Yaa Ifanike DaCosta joins host Tasha Lewis for an honest conversation about postpartum healing, creativity, and what it really means to hold space for yourself while holding everything else together.

Alana is also the founder of KR8TiVE Uprising, a creative arts and dance company, and brings her Jamaican American roots and whole-person approach mind, body, and spirit into everything she does.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Healing through movement, music, and creative expression

• What therapy and yoga taught her about postpartum recovery

• Building community and culture through KR8TiVE Uprising

• Honest talk on postpartum awareness and depression among Black mothers

If you're a mother, or you love one, this conversation is for you. Listen, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and remember — healing doesn't happen alone.

Connect with Alana: alanadacosta.com | IG & TikTok @alanadacostamusic | Facebook: Alana DaCosta

Connect with KR8TiVE Uprising: KR8TiVEUprising.com | IG @kr8tiveuprisinginc | Facebook: KR8TiVE Uprising

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]]>5383f113-cf31-4976-a6c6-8dd6c143dc61Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:15:00 GMT<p><b>Guest &amp; Artist Highlight : Alana Yaa Ifanike DaCosta</b></p><p></p><p><b>She's a mother of two, a singer/songwriter, a yoga instructor, and a therapist and on this episode of Heal Her Chronicles, Alana Yaa Ifanike DaCosta joins host Tasha Lewis for an honest conversation about postpartum healing, creativity, and what it really means to hold space for yourself while holding everything else together.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Alana is also the founder of KR8TiVE Uprising, a creative arts and dance company, and brings her Jamaican American roots and whole-person approach mind, body, and spirit into everything she does.</b></p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we talk about:</b></p><p></p><p><b>• Healing through movement, music, and creative expression</b></p><p><b>• What therapy and yoga taught her about postpartum recovery</b></p><p><b>• Building community and culture through KR8TiVE Uprising</b></p><p><b>• Honest talk on postpartum awareness and depression among Black mothers</b></p><p></p><p><b>If you're a mother, or you love one, this conversation is for you. Listen, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and remember — healing doesn't happen alone.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Alana: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://alanadacosta.com" target="_blank"><b>alanadacosta.com</b></a><b> | IG &amp; TikTok @alanadacostamusic | Facebook: Alana DaCosta</b></p><p><b>Connect with KR8TiVE Uprising: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://KR8TiVEUprising.com" target="_blank"><b>KR8TiVEUprising.com</b></a><b> | IG @kr8tiveuprisinginc | Facebook: KR8TiVE Uprising</b></p><p></p><p><b>WORTHHH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to build back the community of healing.</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://worthhh.org" target="_blank"><b>worthhh.org</b></a><b> | </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://discord.gg/xmu9Cf7H4" target="_blank"><b>discord.gg/xmu9Cf7H4</b></a><b> | "Heal Her Workbook" on Amazon</b></p><p><b>Follow: IG/Facebook @worthhhinc | YouTube/TikTok @worthhhorg</b></p>no00:45:132Heal her Chronicles - Ep 2full<![CDATA[The Truth About Postpartum Care with Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoel]]>The conversation begins with an introduction to the guest, Ruth Ifakemi Efungbemi Jeannoe, and her diverse roles as a mother, author, founder, and spiritual leader. The discussion then delves into the founding of Fum Saj and the guest's social justice work, followed by a detailed exploration of the guest's postpartum experiences and the cultural traditions surrounding postpartum care. The conversation delves into the significance of doula support during pregnancy and birth, highlighting the role of doulas in providing advocacy, care, and preparation for mothers. It also explores the concept of reproductive justice and the need for advocacy, support, and community care for pregnant individuals and new mothers.

Takeaways

  • Motherhood as a Multifaceted Role
  • Restorative Justice and Healing Circles
  • Postpartum Care and Cultural Traditions Importance of Doula Support
  • Reproductive Justice and Advocacy

Chapters

  • 00:00 Postpartum Experiences and Cultural Traditions
  • 32:45 The Role of Doulas in Pregnancy and Birth
  • 44:05 Reproductive Justice and Advocacy
]]>6003594d-241d-427c-ac24-7e2bbed558e6Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:58:34 GMT<p>The conversation begins with an introduction to the guest, Ruth Ifakemi Efungbemi Jeannoe, and her diverse roles as a mother, author, founder, and spiritual leader. The discussion then delves into the founding of Fum Saj and the guest's social justice work, followed by a detailed exploration of the guest's postpartum experiences and the cultural traditions surrounding postpartum care. The conversation delves into the significance of doula support during pregnancy and birth, highlighting the role of doulas in providing advocacy, care, and preparation for mothers. It also explores the concept of reproductive justice and the need for advocacy, support, and community care for pregnant individuals and new mothers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Motherhood as a Multifaceted Role</li><li>Restorative Justice and Healing Circles</li><li>Postpartum Care and Cultural Traditions Importance of Doula Support</li><li>Reproductive Justice and Advocacy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Postpartum Experiences and Cultural Traditions</li><li>32:45 The Role of Doulas in Pregnancy and Birth</li><li>44:05 Reproductive Justice and Advocacy</li></ul>no00:00:491The Truth About Postpartum Care with Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoelfull